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Arfindo Briyan SantosoDRAWING NUMBERS
Drawing Numbers emerges from my daily engagement with charts and numerical data at the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, where I have been working for 10 years. With a background in accounting, the legibility, precision, and accuracy of these numbers hold paramount importance to me. However, the challenge lies in capturing the interest of a broader audience who may not inherently find these numerical intricacies engaging. By comprehending the audience’s desires and expanding the repertoire of alternative forms of publication infused with emotions and sentiments, this project enriches the domain of information design, challenging perceptions of monotony and tedium that have persistently lingered.
This work embarks on a quest to discover variative forms of visualizing scattered data that permeates our surroundings. It seeks to puzzle out how illustration and/or data visualization can enhance the conveyance of messages related to data more effectively. Drawing Numbers thus stands as a comprehensive exploration, offering not only insights into the intricacies of information design but also practical methodologies and alternative perspectives. It is a call to enrich the field, making information more accessible, engaging, and meaningful.
Poster, 70 × 35 in.
Installation, caramel candies, black plastic wrapper,
and red thread, 7 × 7 ft.
Zine and packaging box, 10 × 10 × 5 in.
Fall (2023), 2023.
Printed Poster, 17 x 23 in.